Open Door Mission gives Santa some help

Jacqlyn Knight of Rochester, right, helps Ashley Wirthman of Rochester choose Christmas gifts for her family as part of the Open Door Mission's third annual Christmas Toy Store. People in need were able to to choose gifts for their loved ones as well as a gift for themselves.

Moms in need got a helping hand Thursday at a "Christmas Toy Store" held at the Open Door Mission.

Mission officials said the event was held to provide new toys to 60 women with children, noting these families "are the area's most vulnerable right now, and the Mission wants to do what it can to give these moms and their children a memorable Christmas experience."